Venice-based visual effects studio The Mission proves chocolate and caramel to be an industrious combination in the VFX-laden :15 “Teamwork” for Hershey’s out of Arnold, NY. The spot features the iconic Kiss, now infused with caramel, heaving blocks of the golden confection into a warming vat. The animation portion of the spot was directed by The Mission‘s Piotr Karwas.nn”Teamwork” opens on an all-CG factory populated with hard-hat clad Kisses, all working together to toss cubes of golden caramel into a vat. They use their drop-shaped bodies to move the cubes from stack to train to vat, and finally in finished form into the mouths of an amorous couple sitting on a riverside dock. The spot closes on the tags, “Delightfully delicious” and “One-of-a-Kind Kisses,” along with the caramel-infused Kiss itself.nn
nnCreditsnnClient: Hershey’snTitle: “Teamwork” :15nAirdate: Currently airingnAgency: Arnold, NYnAgency Producer: Adam PerloffnAssociate Creative Directors: Meghan Williams, Nate WilliamsnChief Creative Director: John StaffennVFX/Animation: The Mission, Venice, CAnExecutive Producer: Michael PardeenAnimation Direction and Editing: Piotr KarwasnDesign and Modeling: Chad FehmienAnimation: Alfonso AlpuertonLighting and FX: Samir LyonsnCompositing: Katrina SalicrupnVFX Producer: Ryan Meredithn nAbout The MissionnThe Mission is a high-end visual effects studio specializing in commercials, film and digital content. It is located in the middle of the pop-culture hub known as Abbot Kinney in Venice, CA.nnWith the talents of some of the most creative and experienced artists in the industry, working with the latest tools and a top-notch production staff, The Mission is a lean and dynamic powerhouse of a partner to deploy into your creative process.nnFrom concepting, previs, and on-set-supervision, to 2d and 3d visual effects work & design, and on to final mastering, The Mission brings a smart, beautiful and efficient component to every visual dimension of your project. www.themissionstudio.comVirginia Scripps Press Kitchen 310-392-6682
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Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More